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Today, we celebrate the dreamers, the innovators, the risk-takers, and the game-changers. It's National Entrepreneurs' Day! At Grow Nearby, we understand the courage it takes to turn an idea into reality. To all entrepreneurs out there, your passion, resilience, and ingenuity are shaping the future of our world, one business at a time. Keep dreaming big and pushing boundaries. #NationalEntrepreneursDay #DreamBig #Innovation #RiskTakers #GameChangers

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It was great to attend Fuel Mcr by TechBlast UK, sponsored and hosted by KPMG. The event for tech entrepreneurs, included a great opportunity to network and hear about lots of dynamic Manchester businesses, as well as some fantastic panelists (including our own Ed Prior, titled by Christopher Maguire as “Mr Tech”!) who shared their experience and insights in fueling business growth. 🚀 Key takeaways: 1. A common trait of Entrepreneurs is over coming obstacles and navigating complexities, with a tenatious attitude towards success. 2. Building a resilient team is the bedrock of future growth - set the foundations early. 3. Make data-driven decisions for smarter scaling. 4. Reflect on your cost base, make sure you’re the right size to deliver growth in a sustainable way. Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow enthusiasts. 💡 #techevent #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #fuelmcr

"🚀 Dive into the world of digital innovation with insights on navigating disruption for entrepreneurs! Discover key strategies to thrive in the digital age. 💡 Don't miss out on this valuable knowledge! #InnovationEra #DigitalDisruption #EntrepreneurInsights #ABOVeArticle #BusinessGrowth #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #EntrepreneurialJourney #InnovationStrategies #TechEntrepreneurs #ABOVeInsights #StartupSuccess #InnovationMindset #TechInnovators #EntrepreneurialSpirit #ABOVeDiscovery #DigitalRevolution #EntrepreneurialWisdom #ABOVeRecommendations #StartupInsights #InnovationLeadership #EntrepreneurialThinking" https://lnkd.in/gVkwQ4zB

How to bridge the Swiss and the Silicon Valley cultures of #innovation and #entrepreneurship? As a Swiss passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship with impact, having worked with startups from Switzerland and the Silicon Valley, and being married to a Californian, I enjoy building bridges between the two (business) cultures. Expanding on Emilia Pasquier's valuable insights in her post below, here are my thoughts on how to blend the Silicon Valley and the Swiss way to get the best of both in entrepreneurship & innovation: ✅ Dream big (U.S. style), know your "why". ✅ Maximize the upside (a U.S. strength) of your venture, while minimizing your downside risk (a Swiss speciality). You might not want to scale, and that's fine. Know what success looks like for you and aim for that. ✅ Go for progress, not perfection (a challenge for us Swiss "precisionists"). Learn by doing. Iterate and continuously improve. ✅ It's important to "look before you leap", but don't succumb to analysis paralysis. Take that leap. "Don't worry, be scrappy" and start. Talk to potential customers and get feedback to gain clarity and navigate uncertainty. ✅ When making decisions, consent is faster than (very Swiss) consensus. Speed is of the essence. ✅ Know your customers, and their challenges you want to help solve, really well. Empathize. Build for them. Use Lean Innovation frameworks l, such as Lean Startup, to iteratively build-measure-learn and make sure you create sustainable, shared value. Building a great product which nobody needs won't sell and is a waste of resources. Your own and your team's time and energy to begin with. ✅ Hence, validate the desirability of your solution first, then its feasibility and viability - and of your #startup. ✅ Have a learning mindset. And don't forget to sell and market your stuff. Selling will be more effective when you deeply know the pain points you are solving. ✅ Be confident without being cocky. ✅ Make sure to get help on the journey and manage your energy, time and focus. Happy innovating with impact 🚀

https://lnkd.in/gUpVermc Hello Western Minnesota Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Trusted Advisors, November 1st I am helping sponsor the 4th MNwest CEO Forum & Entrepreneur Summit at M State in Moorhead titled "Relationships Matter". If you are members this might be redundant but wanted to reach as many folks as possible. I along with other content providers look forward to making the day possible with relevant content for your business. Each sponsor brings expertise and experience to the day providing guidance, exploring opportunities and in connecting to support growth and strengthen the regional businesses of western Minnesota across their life spans. I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to attend some of all of the sessions that interest you or your colleagues in business. Please use the attached link to register and at this time I believe receive a $10 discount. Agenda program segment presenters will be visible through drop down menus in the displayed Agenda Outline under the Agenda tab on the website. Please contact 218-205-9519 with any questions, concerns or suggestions. (You will note, Segment "Introductions" are pending. We are in the process of inviting Mayors from across the MNwest region to introduce program segments. Each of the previous years of the Forum & Summit we have extended outreach to the Mayors. It has been beneficial to our regional businesses to have mayoral participation and support.) https://lnkd.in/gtkSMfCJ. All sessions looks interesting but here are the few I’m participating in. 10:50 am Topic Breakout Equity Investment and Specialized Financing – Scaling & Selling - Legal, Accounting, and Operational Guidance Important to Investors & Acquirers Introduction: Pending Presenters:                Thomas Kading, Fargo Patent& Business Law                TBD, Eide Bailly                @Jeff Nelson, Executive Director, Office of Business Finance, DEED                Paul Moffatt, Encore One, LLC Ryan Weber, Great North Ventures 1:25 pm Deep Dive Future Planning for Individuals and Communities – Business Succession – Alternative Approaches Introduction: Pending Presenters:                Paul Moffatt, Encore One, LLC                Kirsten Kennedy, Executive Director, Minnesota Center for Employee Ownership (MNCEO)                @Darren Mozenter, Northern Regional Program Director, MNCEO                Staci Malikowski

Celebrating the visionaries, risk-takers, and dream chasers on World Entrepreneur Day! 🌟💼 To all those forging their paths, turning ideas into reality, and driving innovation - today is for you. Embrace the hustle, embrace the journey. Here's to the entrepreneurs shaping the world! 🚀 #WorldEntrepreneurDay #InnovateInspireIgnite

"Berkeley's business landscape is thriving! 💼✨ Tap into a world of innovation and growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a professional, the opportunities are endless. Let Diana Sweet guide you to the center of the action. Connect with the hub of innovation: 📞 (415) 609-6270 🌐 [email protected] #BerkeleyBusiness #InnovationHub #EntrepreneurSpirit #DianaSweetHomes #StartupCulture #BerkeleyGrowth #BusinessOpportunities"

We're all familiar with the "elevator pitch" concept, popularized in Silicon Valley and the entrepreneurial world of the US. It emphasizes delivering a concise, clear, relevant, original, and impactful presentation in the time it takes for an elevator ride, typically just a few floors. Countless entrepreneurs have found themselves in situations where they needed to swiftly pitch their business ideas to potential investors or partners, necessitating the ability to distill their ideas attractively and effectively. Have you ever found yourself in a position to deliver an elevator pitch? Share your experiences in the comments below. #WeElevate #ElevatorPitch #SchindlerIdeas #Schindler #creativeengineers